On September 4–5, 2025, the President of the National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician Bakhytzhan Zhumagulov, together with scholars of the Academy, visited the joint production facility of the International Engineering and Technological University and its business partner, where a grant project for the commercialization of scientific development – the technology for producing solid sea buckthorn oil and an enterosorbent – is being implemented.

Supported by JSC Science Fund under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this project is the result of many years of research by Kazakh scientists, who developed a patented technology for obtaining solid sea buckthorn oil and a natural enterosorbent. One of the successful examples of transforming fundamental scientific achievements into an innovative production process was the close collaboration between the research team and domestic business partners.

The established deep-processing line for sea buckthorn has enabled the transition from laboratory experiments to the production of finished goods under the ANKOR brand: solid sea buckthorn oil Ankor RENOVA and the enterosorbent Ankor DETOX. These products, based on the unique properties of plant raw materials, confirm the high level of Kazakhstani science in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthy nutrition.

Ankor RENOVA is a 100% concentrate with antioxidant and radioprotective properties, promoting accelerated recovery of the body and prevention of diseases. Ankor DETOX is a natural enterosorbent made from defatted sea buckthorn fruit, effectively removing toxins and heavy metals, and used in functional and preventive nutrition.

Academician B. Zhumagulov emphasized the importance of the project and expressed his readiness to support its further development for strengthening the nation’s health and expanding the domestic pharmaceutical sector. He underlined that this initiative is a clear example of how Kazakhstan’s scientific achievements, in cooperation with business partners, are being transformed into innovative solutions in demand both in domestic and foreign markets. According to him, such projects form the foundation of national technological independence and open the way for Kazakhstan to create products with high export potential.

The scientific development of the researchers of the International Engineering and Technological University has turned into an economically beneficial project, demonstrating how investment in research delivers tangible returns for the country. Transferring the results of laboratory experiments into industrial production makes it possible to manufacture high-value-added products and create new market niches. Thus, science becomes not only a source of academic knowledge but also a driver of sustainable economic growth. The introduction of this innovative technology allows Kazakhstan to reduce dependence on imported analogues and strengthen the position of domestic producers. This experience confirms that the development of science is directly linked to increasing the competitiveness of the national economy and creating new export opportunities.